Destinations

Wanting to travel somewhere special for Valentine’s Day, now that plane tickets are less expensive and gas prices seem to have gone down? Here are a few ideas to inspire you around Cupid’s favorite holiday.

Take a surprise weekend getaway!

Cities like San Francisco, London, New York City and Las Vegas have great sales on air tickets right now, so even if you don’t have a lot of vacation time, you can schedule a weekend getaway now or in the near future without having to break your budget. While you are there, enjoy the mild climates of most of these cities and explore by foot, another great way to reconnect and spend time together without having to open your wallet. Many high end and moderate priced hotels are having great sales right now, so it’s a great time to enjoy a little luxury if you can.

Go on a road trip!

Make a playlist, grab your sweetie and get on the road. Find a nearby city or destination a few hours away and enjoy catching up during the journey to get there. Spring is on the way in many destinations, with flowers just starting to bloom - check and see if there are any early spring or mid winter festivals going on to add a little excitement into this otherwise grey time of year.

Plan a romantic vacation for the near future.

Can’t getaway right now? Spend a few hours with your loved one dreaming about a relaxing trip to a warm destination. Take advantage of cheap flights to Mexico, Hawaii and other destinations now, even if you have to hold off for the spring or early summer.

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You can go to almost any city in the world and get a cup of Starbucks, but only Seattle, Washington owns the bragging rights of saying it is home to the world’s leading retailer of specialty coffee.

It all began in a little coffee shop next to Pike Place Market in 1971, and to this day, visitors come from all over to stand in the birthplace of their beloved coffee bean provider. But the coffee tour does not end there, Seattle is also known for the original chains, Seattle’s Best and Tully’s, as well as amazing local coffee shops all around town. Enjoy the artistic lattes, strong aromas, and unique settings of Zeitgeist Coffee (Pioneer Square), Uptown Espresso (Belltown), or Cafe Ladro (downtown).

Once the caffeine kicks in, head over to Lake Union to enjoy the bourbon corn chowder at Duke’s Chowderhouse and soak in the beautiful view from the harbor. The South Lake Union Trolley will then drop you off downtown next to the Pacific Place mall for some good shopping (Seattle is also the original home of the clothing retail store, Nordstroms). There is plenty to do downtown and all around the friendly city of Seattle including a trip up the Space Needle (built for the 1962 World’s Fair); a day at the Pacific Science Center (complete with IMAX theater and planetarium); and the uniquely constructed EMP (Experience Music Project). Regardless of the season, interesting exhibitions are constantly on display at each venue.

After a full day of exploring, satisfy your appetite with fresh salt and pepper crab at the Flying Fish restaurant or roasted garlic rigatoni at the Pink Door. For more options, walk around Pioneer Square, an area loaded with restaurants and bars. The young night life crowd can be found in the fun bars and clubs on University Avenue, located next to the University of Washington.

Real Traveler, Sarah, had fun visiting Seattle, she shared:

“We started by walking through the Pike Place Market, although our real goal was to find the Thai restaurant buried in all the twists and turns of the market. The market was really vibrant, with stalls selling all kinds of foods, fish and flowers.

After lunch, we walked up (and I mean up several very, very steep hills) to check out the new Seattle library, which is really crazy. Its a very modern building, made of steel and glass, designed by Rem Koolhaas. My favorite part was the Meeting Room level, which is all red and pretty trippy.From the library we went down to the Smith Tower, which was the tallest skyscraper west of the Mississippi for 50 years, from 1914 to 1964. We rode an old-fashioned, manually operated elevator to the Observation Deck to get views of Seattle.

Next we headed off to Pioneer Square, which is the original city. Now its a lot of galleries and stores, which makes it fun to walk around.”

For an espresso trip to the Pacific Northwest, visit Seattle, Washington and take full advantage of the wide array of tourist attractions.

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